New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-31

Iaculty OF invention ana uteIary tact 1o nVU0-
worthy that we may expect another romance as
superior in permanent value to the dei'ghttui
Crusade Of the Excelsior as this is to its prcde-
cessor, Gabriel Conroy" The Atheneam.
on the other hand, declares in its usual
day of-judgment style that "The Crusade
of the Excelsior" is Mr. Hartes
first complete failure. The prejudices of this jour-
nal express themselves pretty plainly in the follow
ing sentences "Once or twice it appears that Mr..
Harte must have been trying his hand at an imlta-
tion of The analytic school of American noveists,
and at times he sinks 80 low as to amuse himself
with American humors'" These last two words
The Athen9am thinks necessary to put in quota
tion marks.
DIR. Tanner Member for Mid-Cork. says the Same
journal. is going to publish novel called Gerald
Grantley's Revenge"
The Spectator reviews Mr.. Justin Winsor MARIA
tive and Critical History Of America" and sums up
with the remark that the work upon all grounds
merits heartiest welcome and commendation.
Whether Nine. Sarah Bernhardt really means
to drop "Adrlenne Lecouvreur' from her repertoire
Is, think, an open question. M. Mayer, her man
ager announced without consulting her four sue
cessive representations of this play. This Nine.
Bernhardt did not like. She told M. Mayer she
would play, since he had pledged her to a
public which treats her well; but
she would not play it again. NJ. Mayer
forthwith proclaimed this abroad, hoping
to fill full houses still fuller Nine Bernhardt
goes to Paris tomorrow morning. M. Sardou's
new piece. which he has been engaged on for her
during many months, Is nearly ready aud will be
prOducedlnext October at the Porte ST. Martin The
atre. She has played Adrienne in her very finest
and most effective style. on Thursday for the bene-
fit of Mr. Gladstone and the rest of an extremely
brilliant house.
The new drama. "The Bells of Haslemere." by
Mr.. Henry Petit and Mr.. Sydney Grundy, pro-
duced at the Adelphi on Thursday. gives rise to
discussion. Critics all applaud it up to certain
point. Some 60 bravely through with their
''bravos" to the end. MIR. Clement Scotts article
in The Daily Telegraph is striking perform
ance. "Messrs. Petit and Grundy." he says.
have written three acts of an excellent, nervous
and exciting drama, far better than the usual
Adephi meodrama. They must now sit down and
entirely rewrite the whole last act" This bold
dctum Mr.. Scott justifes by column of close
analysis. Probably the Adelphi audiences will
prove less eIacting. The curtain went down
Thursday on nothing but applause.
Vanity Fair observes that Mrs. Potter's adoption
of the stage as profession has been the sensation
of the season. Though her acting was universally
decried at first. now. having corrected her early
faults. Mrs Potter Is success. " am, continues
this writer. "more delighted to allow this, seeing
that / too was among those who originally thought
otherwise
The London season ends this week Perhaps the
very last social function of interest is the Countess
of Jerseys final reception at Osterley Park. which,
If not in, is near. London There is but verdict
on the whole question. The Jubilee has
been magnificent success in ITSELF but
was fatal to the season. The number
of parties was less than ever The best of the par
ties, however, have been extremely good.
Mr. Simon Cameron. who passes for one OF the
youngest Americans ever seen IN London. has
dined with Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill,
and goes today to Benheim to spend Sunday with
the Duke of Marlborough.
Sir Lyon and Lady Playfair sail for America on
Wednesday week and remain till November.
G, W., 8.